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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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